Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 10 x Band 2 Housekeeping Operatives to join our busy Housekeeping Department. Shifts available 8 x Monday-Friday 1600-2000 (part-time) / 2 x Monday-Friday (full-time). We are looking for individuals who are motivated and driven, who would enjoy working under pressure in a fast-paced Hospital environment. To provide high quality cleaning and catering services to our patients, visitors, and colleagues. Main duties of the job Provide high quality food and beverage service to all patients following department process. To ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed as per site training.Temperatures of regenerated cooked foods are recorded, along with chilled and frozen storage using the designated HACCP sheets. Communicate menus and offer to patient & ward teams. Identify and report faults in Catering equipment as required to department supervisors or leads. Maintain excellent cleaning standards within the working area following cleaning schedules supplied.Check dates and rotation of food accordingly within working area. Appropriate removal of food waste (as per site process) using designated waste and recycling streams. Record appropriate food waste and report high levels of waste to supervisors. Report abuse of service to Supervisors or line Managers. Maintain the security of Trust property at all times. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9001506 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good General Education to Secondary School (E) Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E) Ability to read and write English (E) Experience Essential Able to work as a team member (E) Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good General Education to Secondary School (E) Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E) Ability to read and write English (E) Experience Essential Able to work as a team member (E) Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)